Managing Executive: Regional Execution and Delivery

Job Purpose: The Managing Executive: Regional Execution and Delivery is responsible for translating T3 Telecoms SA’s national strategy into effective regional execution. The role oversees strategic project delivery, network and service deployment, regional distribution targets, budgets, quality, and compliance, ensuring consistent operational performance across all regions.

The role leads two Implementation Managers responsible for strategic project delivery and Mobile Network Operator (MNO) relationships, as well as Regional Implementation Managers accountable for achieving regional product and service targets.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Execution: Translate corporate strategy and business objectives into regional execution plans, targets, and deliverables. Delivery and Operations: Oversee regional project delivery, ensuring timelines, budgets, quality standards, and operational targets are achieved. Leadership and Performance: Lead, coach, and manage Implementation Managers and Regional Implementation Managers, fostering accountability and operational excellence.

Strategic Project Management: Monitor project pipelines, milestones, risks, and delivery performance across all regions. Regional Target Achievement: Drive product and service distribution, sales performance, market penetration, and consistent regional target attainment. Stakeholder Management: Maintain effective relationships with MNOs, local authorities, landlords, contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders.

Governance and Compliance: Establish performance dashboards, KPIs, reporting frameworks, and ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, and quality standards. Financial Management: Manage regional budgets, control costs, and ensure effective use of resources. Continuous Improvement: Standardise processes, implement digital tracking tools, and improve delivery efficiency, quality, and performance.

Key Performance Objectives Achieve at least 95% on-time delivery of strategic projects and regional milestones. Ensure projects remain within approved budgets and meet agreed quality standards. Drive achievement of regional product and service distribution targets. Maintain effective MNO and stakeholder relationships, resolving escalations promptly.

Ensure compliance with regulatory, health, safety, environmental, and governance requirements. Implement consistent regional performance dashboards and accurate executive reporting. Improve delivery efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen regional team capability. Competencies: Strategic planning and operational execution.

Regional leadership and people development. Project and programme management. Stakeholder engagement and negotiation. Financial and budget management. Data-driven decision-making and performance monitoring. Risk management and problem-solving. Strong communication, reporting, and influencing skills. Resilience, adaptability, and a results-driven approach.

Education

Experience Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree or MBA is advantageous. 12–15+ years’ experience in telecommunications, network operations, or infrastructure delivery. At least 5–7 years in a senior regional or national leadership role. Proven experience managing large-scale, multi-site infrastructure or network rollout programmes.

Strong experience leading multi-regional teams, contractors, and cross-functional stakeholders. PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project/programme management certification is advantageous.